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CONTENTS
19 EDITOR’S LETTER Seeking Audreys __ Miss Hepburn’s iconic elegance inspires design and a route to staying power in an industry that is constantly changing.
HOME 24 THE GOODS Inspired Spectrum __ A bumpy economic ride hasn’t affected smooth sailing down High Point Market’s home fashion runway. The horizon ahead forecasts a glamorous jaunt brimming with classic to cutting-edge design. You’ll want to include these nine fabulous furnishings on your wish list. 28 DESIGN DETAILS In Honor of Jim __ We set the table – and a moody scene – with a centerpiece of lamps paying tribute to someone who lit up many lives. 30 DISTINGUISHED DESIGN The 2012 Home of Distinction, a private residence in Loch Lloyd on tour in August, leaps into a new category of luxury. See the fully loaded 18,000-square-foot home during this special event to help raise money for Children’s Mercy Hospitals. 36 COASTAL CHIC A model masterpiece showcases New England style outside, transitional warmth inside. 46 RESIDENTIAL RESORT Inspired by their favorite places in the world, one Overland Park family created a pool paradise based on memories of the past, togetherness in the present and a future of fun.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS 58 A BEAUTIFUL COMPROMISE He likes the water; she likes the soil. A Lake couple’s hobbies blend without friction in their Porto Cima home. 64 ROCK ON, FLOAT ON AquaPalooza 2012 is setting the stage – literally – to be the summer’s biggest hit.
GRAND LAKE 68 A TASTE OF ITALY An Italian family brings Tuscan style to their lakeside retreat. 72 GRAND GETAWAY Put the work week behind you and the open road in front of you.
LIFESTYLE 78 ARTISANS Brad’s Custom Birdhouses __ Hallmark’s creative vibe rubbed off on Systems Strategist-turned-birdhouse-artist Brad Walsh. 82 DAY TRIPS Atchison, Kan. __ Once a lively Kansas boomtown, picturesque Atchison still revels in opulence and legends.
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86 COOKING SCHOOL Story Time __ Grilled octopus and Campo Lindo chicken made the menu for the evening, paired with wines from Somerset Ridge. 92 CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s happening in Kansas City this July/August.
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Seeking Audreys Miss Hepburn’s iconic elegance inspires design and a route to staying power in an industry that is constantly changing. NINE YEARS AGO, I FELL IN LOVE. WITH A DRESS. I STOOD IN front of the mirror in a springtime Trina Turk number at Nordstrom’s and debated with myself over my LOOOVE for this dress and its hefty price tag. My argument for it was strong: it was beautiful, versatile and well-made. My argument against it was so cliché: $. Love won the day. Nearly a decade later (and a gain and __ yay, finally! __ loss of 40 pounds of baby weight), I still fit in that dress and adore it. It could last me another decade. It’s not that we shouldn’t experiment with today’s latest trends, but timeless style is __ and always will be __ simple, elegant and graceful. Think Audrey Hepburn. We seek the Audreys of the home design world. We found one in builder Tim Cunningham’s Mills Farm residence. Designed by Scott Bickford and furnished by Muse Furniture & Lifestyle
quirky. It’s full of light and light-hearted. It’s hard to imagine this home needing an overhaul in the next 50 years. Check it out on page 36. Style is also subjective. Whether you like Old World or Mid-Century, that’s great, too. Diversity makes this magazine tick. Each style has its own value and following; all we ask for is commitment. “Be faithful to your own taste because nothing you really like is out of style.” That’s a quote Brooke has written on a note above her desk. My eyes drift to it when I’m thinking. I’m quite familiar with it now, sitting
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Inspired Spectrum A bumpy economic ride hasn’t affected smooth sailing down High Point Market’s home fashion runway. The horizon ahead forecasts a glamorous jaunt brimming with classic to cutting-edge design. You’ll want to add these nine fabulous furnishings to your wish list. C O M P I L E D
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Royally Tufted Regal is an understatement when seated in this sumptuous colonial chair from Peninsula. Available through KC Surroundings and Seville Home. $2,300. phcollection.com
Va Va Voom! French flair with Italian charm. Vendome bed by Selva. Headboard and frame
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Eastern Accent’s Portia ensemble would put a smile on any
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Cube Squared RSCollection’s Prairie coffee table is a refreshing change. Combination cinnamon wood and matte lacquer. What a handsome conversation piece! $1,980. rscollection.com
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Sexy Back Lounge the day away on Brown Jordan’s Architect Collection. Extruded aluminum small sofa includes the seat cushion and five pillows in fabrics of your choosing. $4,985. Ottoman and side table sold separately. Available through Madden-McFarland Interiors. brownjordan.com
Sea Creature Swoon every time you view this fantastical fixture by Christopher Guy. Octopusy Chandelier
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Talking Heads Go ahead, get up close and personal when you gather on Pearson’s luxurious conversation pieces. Sofas constructed from solid maple and hardwood: $7,062 each. Star of India ottoman: $ 3,171. French armchair, European Beech solids: $3,756. Footstools: $2,151 each. Drinks table, solid brass with zebrano veneer wood top: $1,275. Tall cabinets with mahogany veneers, antique mirror doors, hardwood solids, and brass hinges, locks and key: $9,705. pearsonco.com
Hide and Seek In a flash, you’ll be able to hide all the clutter in Global View’s Washboard media cabinet in sheesham and mango wood. $7,499. Available through Design in the City, Alan Karlin Design, Madden-McFarland Interiors, Edgevale Interiors, Trapp & Co., J’Adore and Azalea Home. globalviews.com
Far East Influence This big, bold malachite-finished consulate chest would look smashing anywhere in your home. Features four drawers, two small above two stacked larger drawers, with metal ferrules. $4,455. Available through Nebraska Furniture Mart, KDR Designer Showroom, Dillard’s and Madden-McFarland Interiors. centuryfurniture.com
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FOOD AND DECOR MAKE A WONDERFUL PAIR, DON’T THEY?
accessorizing. Having recently lost a dear friend, Brenda was
Nowhere is that more clear than at this spring’s Dining by Design
inspired to pay tribute to someone who “lit up our lives.” She
event sponsored by DIFFA. This fundraiser for AIDS prevention
gathered black, gold and crystal lamps and massed them
and education brings together all creative types to imagine the
together at the center for a powerful impact. “It’s traditional
most beautiful to almost practically impossible magical scenes
with a little glam because Jim liked things over the top,”
for an intimate dinner party. From a hot pink graphical Kansas
Brenda explains. Roses and Casablanca lilies in crystal vases
City skyline to a greenhouse enclosure, designers showed what
encircled the centerpiece, and settings of red-rimmed china
it really means to create a sense of place.
(left to Jim by a friend who died of AIDS) on gold chargers and
When we signed up to design a table for this signature evening, we turned to Brenda Freebern of Picture Perfect Interiors for help
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a RM Coco damask tablecloth pulled the sophisticated color palette together.
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TWO FORTUNATE HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE WORLD TRAVELERS, golfers and technophiles are getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a home like no other. The couple, who also does a lot of charity work, is opening this special place before they take residency this fall. Partnered with TLConcepts as one of its current 10 Home of Distinction projects nationwide, the home and grounds will be open to the public for two weekends this summer while supporting a worthy organization. The Tuscan exterior reflects the homeowners’ love of Italy and Napa Valley, but the interior shows their appreciation for rustic and even contemporary styles. “We wanted to create a house that doesn’t resemble any others in the area,” the homeowners say. Located in the prestigious Loch Lloyd community — affording the homeowners the calming views they desired and exciting links to play on — the custom-designed mansion easily manages to incorporate an astonishing array of amenities. There is much for the sports-lover, including a racquetball court, locker room and golf simulator; for cooks and foodies, three kitchens; for the movie buff, a full theater; for the wino, a cave-like wine cellar and tasting area; for the gardener, a greenhouse; for the athlete, a spa area and workout and massage room; and for the workaholic, a conference room. A true destination home, the couple wanted a place they’d never have to leave. Consider that accomplished! Experts in the technology industry, the homeowners installed hundreds of miles of wire that support an automation system that includes speakers in every room, iPhone and iPad docks to control lighting and HVAC systems,
The 2012 Home of Distinction, a private residence in Loch Lloyd on tour in August, leaps into a new category of luxury.
a biometric (thumbprint) entry system, 36 real-time recording cameras, heat and smoke detectors in the attic, a 3-D handmade projector in the home theater and a complete computer room backed by generators. While using much energy to run these systems, the home offsets usage with efficiency measures, including 13 geothermal units, spray-foam insulation, instant hot water heaters, dimmed lighting controls and LED bulbs. For your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience this lifestyle for a day, purchase your tickets at area Hen Houses in advance for $12 or pay
See the fully loaded 18,000-square-foot home during this special event to help raise money for Children’s Mercy Hospitals.
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The exterior style gave genesis to the entire project. Fresh to this market, the Hamptons style of architecture features different textures and shaped roofs.
A model masterpiece showcases New England style outside, transitional warmth inside. STORY BY ANDREA DARR
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this tribute home in The Estates at Mills Farm. “I wanted to
for centuries back East, but here in the Midwest, the look is
throw new ideas out there for people to consider, getting them
new and unique to many. Builder Tim Cunningham launched
thinking in a different direction,” he says. Brown adds that
a year-long design process with architect Scott Bickford and
she wanted three words to come to people’s minds: elegant,
interior designers Amber Brown and Kendra Miner to create
chic and comfortable.
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With an open glass ceiling as the focal point of the entry, finding the right light fixture was crucial. “It had to be airy yet anchor the space at the same time,” Brown says. Corbett Lighting’s white shade with crystals is and does both.
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From the start — at the curb — the home causes near-collisions with its standout presence on a corner lot. If the classic shingle-style façade with porte cochere and octagonal skylight don’t cause a foot to hit the brake, the rear patio’s 12-foot waterfall
Above... Romo Kimura Lagoon wallpaper in the dining room commands all eyes. Flanking the window, Angelique white enameled mirrors from Z Gallerie add another layer to the space. White linen tailored chairs and window treatments fit the simple yet elegant theme of the home and allow the wallpaper to garner all the attention. Below... Tailored sofas facing each other give the great room a formal feel, yet they are comfortable and relaxed. The real highlight of the space, though, is the floor-to-ceiling chiseled-crystal stacked-stone tile fireplace. The high, angular vaulted ceiling is trimmed in 5-inch beadboard
from an infinity-edge pool will.
enameled in crisp white. “By adding the wood, it brings the ceiling in and creates a warmer space,”
The front entry, instead of opening into the
Brown says. A Currey & Company two-tiered gray Murano glass chandelier reigns overhead.
house, looks straight through large-frame windows out to the poolscape. It sets the tone for the feeling of indoor/outdoor connectivity that pervades throughout. Above, light pours in from an eight-sided dome, reaching into the two wings of the house and down to the lower level. “It was more of a challenge to frame this one area than it was the entire house,” Cunningham notes. The biggest example of bringing the outdoors in and taking the indoors out, however, is the lanai. “We are used to seeing lanais with screens or just totally open,” Brown explains. “But we made this home temperature-controlled so you could enjoy it in every season.” Accordion-style doors fold into each other to completely open the room to the rest of the space or close it off; the dark-water pool glistens just steps outside a pair of sliding glass doors. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
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Meant to be a showhouse, it features some nonstandard products such as prefinished cabinets and pre-engineered hardwood bamboo flooring. The home is completely automated and has a central vacuum with the hose conveniently stored in the wall. Wallpaper makes a comeback in a few key areas, but it’s brighter and bolder than in the past and even used in nontraditional ways, such as running horizontally in combination with paint in the powder bath. Mirrored accents add dimension and a ‘wow’ effect, while Brown gave the palette gray undertones over the usual brown ones. “I have noticed in the homes I do that it allows your art and accessories to stand Above left...The sanctuary known as the master bedroom is created by pewter tones in the carpet and chenille tufted headboard. A tone-on-tone damask wallpaper behind the bed
out more,” she remarks. While there is much to envy, the home still
gives a hint of pattern, while a splash of yellow complements the gray.
feels casual and friendly. “Everything is simple, Above right... At the center of the master bath, a freestanding tub framed in Calcutta tile
not overdone,” Cunningham describes.
makes a statement. Espresso wood his-and-hers vanities feature Calcutta countertops and backsplashes as well. Set against tall walls meeting at a vaulted ceiling, framed mirror spaces feel more substantial and offer a surface to feature antique mirrors and chrome sconces.
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Left photos... The design team wanted two islands in the kitchen and found an intriguing fit in Kohler’s freestanding cast iron island with long, horizontal sink and open base. The main island has prep space plus a lowered top at standard table height to seat users in regular chairs. More seating is available at the banquette in the corner.
Below... Weathered wood and natural stone bring outdoor elements to this luxurious lanai, featuring 36-inch x 36-inch travertine tiles and cut stone on the fireplace. A peacock perches on the custom steel hood by Colorado-based Raw Urth, its colors complementing the hand-glazed backsplash tiles. Loaded with a grill, sink, ice maker and bar top with stools, it has the makings of an outdoor kitchen, but with the space completely enclosed and temperature-controlled, it can be used year-round.
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Top photos... While there is no ocean view, the backyard features a dark-water pool with an infinity edge that spills over a 12-foot drop to a patio below. A wall of iridescent glass tiles and color-changing lights make an inspiring backdrop for patio dwellers. Above... A suspended staircase leads to the open lower level, where a porcelain tile with linen texture carries throughout the bar area and dining room. Masland carpet takes over in the three bedroom suites. Four columns outfitted with mirror panels between the dining room and media room distinctly divide the two spaces.
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Top left... Pops of magenta put the fun in functional in this craft room off the side/garage entry, which also includes a laundry room, pantry, bathroom, and built-in bench and storage cabinets. Top right... Charcoal enamel cabinets add depth and storage to the office, accessible off the entry behind a slick barn-style sliding door with antiqued mirrored glass inlaid panels. Flashy crystal knobs mix with subdued grasscloth on the back of the shelves. Below... Rather than using theater-style seating in the media room, a tweed sectional looks more high-end and is more user-friendly on a day-to-day basis. The long TV wall was divided into three panels trimmed and lined with wallpaper. Two chandeliers bring down the ceiling height for cozy movie nights.
Not knowing who the buyer would be, Cunningham made spaces that could transition between party house and family home. For example, the study connecting to the master could be a nursery, and the lower-level dining room a pool room. The
master bedroom isn’t
huge on purpose. “We found that people don’t spend a lot of time in their bedroom,” Cunningham says. So he gave them amenities: a pair of chairs in a bay window, a sizable closet with built-ins and washer/dryer hookup, and a glamorous bathroom bedecked in glass, crystal and mirrors. Earning rave reviews from the public and winning the HBA’s Grand Award during its Spring Homes Tour, the risk of doing something different and unexpected is paying off.
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RUSS AND SHERI LINDMARK BROUGHT HOME MORE
Marriott’s Kauai Beach Club inspired a bridge over the pool.
than trinket mementos from their family trips to Hawaii,
The Grand Hyatt Kauai’s freeform pool gave them their shape.
Colorado and Jackson Hole. Inspired by the lush landscapes
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their favorite resort escapes at home in their own backyard.
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The Lindmarks envisioned a private mini-resort for their southern Johnson County home. “You’d never know how much work we did back here from the front of the house,” Sheri says.
This more private portion of the pool is located in front of the sunroom and is mostly used for floating or dipping toes in the water from the three stepping stones directly off the house. An accordion glass wall opens the entire room up to the outdoors.
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Four-season landscaping means the pool area can be enjoyed more than just during the summer. Right now, wildflowers reign; in fall, it’s maple leaves; in winter, pine trees and grasses; in spring, Knockout roses and bulbs.
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The couple had always wanted a pool, but a careful watch over their three daughters’ safety prevented them from building until last year. “The advantage of waiting was that it gave us lots of time to think about what we wanted,” Russ says. They built the house in 1998 and were happy there until their last child arrived and the house started to feel cramped. They looked for a new house but couldn’t find anything to equal their 2/3-acre property in a cul-de-sac off a cul-de-sac. So they decided to remain where they were... forever. That last word stayed with the couple and impacted every decision they made as they remodeled every square inch of the house except the basement bathroom and installed the pool. During construction, they moved into a house down the street. “We moved twice so we wouldn’t have to move once,” Russ explains. Russ
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Sheri is the meticulous, detailed type. That combination helped them achieve the best outcome. From the large-scale scope of the pool project, including a new patio, outdoor kitchen, hot tub and fire pit, to details like the reef ledge, which Sheri went so far as to think that her future grandkids would enjoy playing on, the Lindmarks carefully considered every aesthetic and function. PLEASE TURN THE PAGE
Above... A comprehensive remodel included alterations to the back of the house, including a covered deck off the master and an expansive travertine tile patio. A grill is built into an outdoor kitchen between the house and pool/pump house. The pool house also has a bathroom. Left... Shallowly submerged, a reef ledge makes the perfect tanning spot.
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Right... The jumping-in point is by the grasses, NOT the grotto ledge, the parents stress. The deepest point, 9.5 feet, is in the corner surrounded by boulders. The rest is “sports” depth: 4 feet.
Below... Sedum grows between the boulders set up amphitheater-style around the glass fire pit.
The site was pitch-perfect for this style of pool and its five waterfalls. The naturally sloped property allowed the pool to be built right into the hill, even leaving enough space for a yard at the top where it’s flat. Designed to fit among mature maples so no trees would have to be felled, the scale is grand, yet the distinct areas are cozy. “We wanted it to look like it had always been here,” Sheri says. Of course, they added new touches, such as a border of Knockout roses, native wildflower beds and three birch trees, spectacularly uplit at night, that symbolize the three kids. Technology, too, is present but hidden. Three music zones
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The spa is a hit with teenagers. “They use it five times a week!” Sheri exclaims. The water flows over the edge into the pool alongside a larger waterfall that pours uniformly over the lip, masking a grotto underneath.
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He likes the water; she likes the soil. A Lake couple’s hobbies blend without friction in their Porto Cima home.
FOR MOST LAKE HOMEOWNERS, IT’S NOT UNUSUAL FOR THE natural surroundings to be a focal point of their residences. For husband and wife Wayne Marlow and Nancy Hall, however, the Lake of the Ozarks itself is only one layer in their outdoor scenery, and while the waterscape is impressive, their gardenscape makes their lake home a blossoming standout. The garden/lake combination makes for a beautiful living arrangement, a compromise that keeps the couple together: Wayne loves the lake, Nancy loves gardening, and today they have the best of both at home. The couple relocated to the Lake from Prairie Village, Kan., in 2008. “Before we moved to the Lake full time, we had a split life,” Nancy says. “Wayne came to the Lake, and I stayed in the city to garden.” Wayne grew up near the Chesapeake Bay and has always loved boating and water. Today, he’s a licensed captain and still takes a
Top... On the left side of the sidewalk, Nancy’s favorite rose, Shrub Rose Rosa, blooms in pink with a heavenly scent throughout the summer. Nancy ordered the shrub from
couple of charters out each summer. Nancy, however, prefers her hands in the dirt instead of a life on the water. She grew up on a small
a nursery in Washington State and had five sent for her Lake of the Ozarks garden.
farm in Iowa, part of a garden-fed family of six kids, and her love for Left... Attracted by the nectar, a butterfly lights on the purple bloom of a butterfly bush. Right... Lavender and red double Knockout roses contrast in color and texture.
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Above... A waterfall cascades down stone into a small pond. Knockout and double Knockout rose shrubs
While Wayne was ready to retire to a life on the water, Nancy
grow in the beds above, while showy evening primrose’s small pale pink flowers thrive among the rocks.
was unsure about living at the Lake full time. She made the
The yellow flowers behind the tree stump are one of several varieties of Rudbeckia in the garden.
move with the stipulation that her garden would come with her. Right... Periwinkle spills out from an overturned pot at the garden edge. Behind, marigolds lead to the lush
In July 2008, when they sold their Prairie Village house more
growth of dwarf blue spruce, black-eyed susan, yarrow, Knockout roses and Oklahoma redbud trees.
quickly than expected, Nancy was days away from beginning
Below... At the back of the home, windows give prime viewing spots of the gardens, the lake and, on the
her annual teaching stint at Michigan State — which meant
Fourth of July, the Lodge of Four Seasons’ fireworks display. In the foreground, miscanthus maiden grasses and rosy barberry shrubs fill a contoured bed outlined with boxwood. Behind the bed, a pillar supports
they had to move their plants to temporary homes. By fall
Blaze climbing roses surrounded by zinnias planted from harvested seeds, Russian sage, and butterfly bushes.
2009, the couple had lost a number of trees in their lake home’s yard, casualties of the building process that disturbed roots and disrupted water flow. That winter, Nancy began resketching the garden. The following spring, truckloads of good soil were brought in, creating the rich base to transplant 100 shrubs and grasses, the underpinnings of the gardens in their current form. Liriope lining the sidewalk, hosta, daylilies, astilbe, heuchera, daisies and even ferns that originally stemmed from Nancy’s mother’s garden survived the drawn-out move. Today, blooms and greens, stone and pottery envelop the cottage-style, 3,000-square-foot house for an overall crafted effect that gives a sense of careful cultivation and easy, natural growth. Nancy loves easy-care plantings that reseed
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With a view of the water across the street and undeveloped woods in the backdrop, the couple loves the freedom of no neighbors directly beside them. Having vantage points throughout the house from which to enjoy the garden was important to Nancy, and the home’s interior is designed to meld the two worlds. “We designed the house with windows everywhere to give views of the garden,” she says. “We wanted to feel the outside from the inside and vice versa.” Indoors, carefully selected floral fabrics and calm blue hues comfortably blend, and window seats in both the office and sunroom, plus a bay window in the nook, connect the two environments. Nancy credits homebuilder Jon Larson of Miriah Development and Jason Cooper of Cooper Siteworks with helping make their vision come to life, from designing the window seats to carving out the beds before laying sod outside. From the front of the home, the shaded front porch overlooks a pond and waterfall and is one of Nancy’s favorite spots. Wayne teases that sometimes Nancy’s gardening hobby is like a third element in their relationship, but he admits that their home at the Lake worked out even better than expected. On June 2, Wayne and Nancy’s home was a stop on the annual Lake Area Master Gardeners’ Garden Walk, with proceeds benefiting local scholarships. In addition to their boating and gardening passions, the couple actively supports the local community, including such organizations as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Kiwanis and more.
Above... Duke, Wayne and Nancy’s King Charles spaniel, basks on a window seat in the sunroom. Right... A cozy bench seat in Nancy’s library/office offers an inviting spot to view the gardens. Below left... Petunias, zinnias and chartreuse sweet potato vine create a colorful mix. Below right... Periwinkle, sweet alyssum and dusty miller surround a small garden plaque.
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Rock On, Float On IF YOUR IDEA OF A PERFECT SUMMER DAY includes floating on the water in the hot sun, then the Lake of the Ozarks’ annual AquaPalooza celebration on July 21 is the only place to be. A boat-lover’s dream, this free festival is part of a nationwide series of events held at more than 100 locations. The Lake’s event is one of the largest in the country, with attendance last year estimated at 3,000 boats and 15,000 people. Those numbers are expected to increase in 2012, with the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association signed on as the headline sponsor, getting more than 40 marine dealers to promote the event.
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live bands, games, prizes and activities for the entire family. “AquaPalooza has quickly become one of the Lake of the Ozarks’ premier events,” says Mark Barrett, owner of Dog Days Bar & Grill. “Thousands of boats are tied together and create the ultimate floating party. Where else can you float on a raft and be in the front row at a concert?” he asks. This year’s band lineup includes The McClymonts, Rock Paper Scissors, Trailer Choir and Hells Bells (an AC/DC tribute act). Don’t miss this day-long celebration of fun and sun on the lake. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. at Dog Days Bar & Grill, located by water at 19MM or by car at 1232 Jeffries Road in Osage Beach.
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Pack your calendar with summer events or loosely leave it open for doing absolutely nothing. The choice is yours at Grand Lake, where life moves at a different pace. Spend a weekend golfing, fishing and boating or make a new life here following in the footsteps of countless others who have found enlightenment.
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An Italian family brings Tuscan style to their lakeside retreat. CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF TUSCANY WAS THE TASK AT
Many of the light fixtures, including the striking piece over the
hand for the design and build team of this Melody Point home.
main kitchen island, were selected from an antique shop in Tulsa.
Builder Doug Hulse, along with interior designer Janie Comstock of
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Endicott graces doors, walls and woodwork. Beneath the Tuscan
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decor, the home is loaded with unique features and living amenities.
than a year designing, building, selecting and finishing to create a
“The main level upstairs has a huge open living space for dining
luxurious lakeside retreat for the homeowner and her family. “The homeowner had very concrete ideas of what she wanted
and entertaining and a wall of windows to focus on the view of the lake,” Hulse says.
and was very articulate about the details,” Kirk says. “Melody Point
In the kitchen, the large island houses multiple appliances,
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including two dishwashers. A butler’s pantry separates the front
ideas and put them all together.”
of the house from the kitchen and includes a wine fridge and
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beverage dispenser. Also on the main level are the main master suite and a home office.
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getaways and large family gatherings. To celebrate the family’s heritage and many trips to Italy, the interiors of the home evoke the ambiance of the Italian countryside. “We wanted to create the feeling of Tuscany inside the home with the details. We used imported red tile flooring, deep yellow walls and a special tile backsplash behind the stove,” Comstock says.
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On the lower level, there is a large living area, additional bedrooms, a bar and wine cellar. All of the custom woodwork was done by hand. “We mostly used maple, and everything was handmade in our shop,” Norris says. “The wine cellar has Old World panels with square pegs, and I don’t even know how many pieces of custom molding there are on the bar.”
ABOVE... The wine cellar was a special request from the homeowner and has extensive custom woodwork, antique lights from France, a massive oak door with a hand-forged iron fixture of grape leaves and room for 600 bottles. RIGHT... The walk-behind custom bar also features considerable woodwork,
acidized glass, appliances and two beer taps. BELOW... The downstairs living area was designed as a “man cave” for the owner’s sons.
It is decorated with football memorabilia and features a polished concrete floor and quartz stone fireplace.
The luxury continues outside. The back of the home overlooks the lake and features 3,200 square feet of deck space, a fully loaded outdoor kitchen and an oversized hot tub for 20 people with an infinity edge. “The upper deck can probably hold 75 to 100 people all doing the Macarena at the same time,” Hulse says. “From the lake, this home appears like a resort.” The building process for this home was challenging, resulting in some structural wonders. The front porch of the home is above the wine cellar and has a suspended concrete ceiling. The garage floor also is suspended, with storage underneath for golf carts. “Building this home was an adventure,” Hulse says. “The foundation is particularly complex and it took a lot of planning. I’m very proud of this home. I’ve built houses this big before, but never with the kind of detail that the homeowner wanted in this house.”
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Atchison, Kan. Not only is this well-over-a-century-old settlement
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past, rumors of present-day hauntings and enough ballyhoo about
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SMALL-TOWN CHARM IS AN ABUNDANT COMMODITY IN abounding with embellished Victorian mansions, it has a storied its famous daughter, aviatrix Amelia Earhart, to attract a fair amount of press.
1. Annual International Forest of Friendship Celebration’s parade of flags. 2. McInteer Villa, one of Atchison’s most recognizable mansions, is part of the Haunted Tours. 3. The Atchison Trolley gives historic tours regularly from April through October. 4. The Muchnic Art Gallery is a beautiful Victorian home that now houses an art gallery.
Just shy of an hour from Kansas City, the journey northwest passes quilted river valley farmland into the storybook town banked against limestone bluffs. Atchison’s rich architectural heritage is
5. Many planes take to the air during the Amelia Earhart Festival.
immediately apparent ___ Queen Annes, Gothic Revivals, Italianates
6. Annual LakeFest concert with Darius Rucker is the kickoff for the Amelia Earhart Festival.
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Begin on 10th Street at the historic Santa Fe Depot, housing the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center. Not far from
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starting with a footbridge near the Depot. At the foot of Commercial Street and River Road lies a commemorative marker where the expedition observed Independence Day on July 4, 1804. Follow up with a visit to the site of a reconstructed Kanza Indian dwelling at the Lewis and Clark Pavilion in Riverfront Park. Motor up to the Amelia Earhart Historic District, located on the east side of town. Not only is this hilltop an ideal vantage point during July’s two-day Amelia Earhart Festival, it’s only a few blocks from Benedictine College. The Brothers of St. Benedict and Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica made their mark in the late 1850s and are still actively contributing to the community. Tour the grounds of the abbey, college and nearby Mount St. Scholastica to view heavenly architecture featuring flying buttresses, gables
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To Get There: Take K-7 north of I-70 approximately 45 minutes
Summer Calendar: July 7, August 4: Haunted Atchison Trolley Tours July 20-21: Amelia Earhart Festival and LakeFest August 7-11: Atchison County Fair September 21: Taste of Atchison
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Olive Rice ½ C Jasmine rice 1 C water ¼ C nicoise olives, minced ¼ t salt 1 T olive oil • Combine all ingredients, except olive oil, in a medium saucepan. • Bring to a simmer over medium heat. • Cover. Reduce heat and cook for 12 minutes. • Remove from stove and stir in olive oil. Shrimp • Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add enough canola oil to film the bottom of the pan. Season shrimp with kosher salt. • When oil begins to smoke, add shrimp. After 1 minute, add garlic and serrano. Turn shrimp over; add rice, chicken stock and lime juice. • Whisk in butter and tomato paste. Reduce until stock thickens to sauce consistency. Season with salt. • In a separate bowl, toss hearts of palm slices, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice and salt. • Spoon shrimp and rice onto a small appetizer plate. • Garnish with cilantro and hearts of palm.
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